KX3/KX1 Helper

NEW…TWO DIFFERENT VERSIONS!

Now you can get a KX3Helper for times when you want to use your KXPD3 (or KXPD1) paddle. I’m calling it the KX3PDHelper.

Please scroll to the bottom of the page for user comments.-Steve

One thing many of us wish was different about the KX3 is the angle of view provided by the stock legs. I wanted something to prop my rig up so I had more of a “straight-on” view of the display. After a lot of design trials and construction systems, I’ve come up with something that’s simple, elegant, inexpensive and most importantly…useful. It’s flexible, durable, weighs next to nothing (only 1 oz!) and most of all it stays put. I call it the KX3Helper. It props up the radio just enough so you have a clear read of the area above the VFO knob. And with the non-slip foam wrapped all around, you’ll be surprised how it “sticks” to a surface even when you poke at the buttons.

These are hand cut and hand glued from materials sourced here in the US. Just like Elecraft, I prefer to keep things local if at all possible.

KX3Helper

KX3PDhelper

The KX3Helper

A view of the KX3 without the KX3Helper

A view of the KX3 using the KX3Helper

The KX3PDHelper

View of the KX3 without the KX3PDHelper

A view of the KX3 with the KX3PDHelper

As you can see, both KX3Helpers provide a much better view of the display which makes ops more comfortable and enjoyable. In the case of the KX3PDHelper, the key rests about 1/8-1/4 of an inch off the surface, so you don’t have to reach up to send. Much more ergonomic and easy on the OP.

6 thoughts on “KX3/KX1 Helper”

The KX3PDHelper is an ingenious device. It is simple, lightweight and gets the job done. Steve really does a nice job with the things he sells here. I ordered two, one for my KX3 and one for my PX3. They are perfect. Thanks Steve for a job well done!

WOW. KX3HELPER FOR MY R4020 TEN TEC QRP RIG IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED… YOU CAN NOW SEE THE FRONT AND CONTROLS ARE EASIER ALSO.. I AM SURE IT WILL WORK FOR OTHER ”FLAT RIGS”.. THE JACKS ON THE FRONT ARE CLEAR OF THE TABLE ALSO WHEN MOUNTED. NO SLIPPAGE EITHER, IT STAYS IN PLACE… I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THIS LONG AGO.. DAVE N9ZXL/QRP 73